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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
    undefined Season 6 Episode 20 - The Blue Comet
    9.0/10(43 votes)

    #1 - The Blue Comet

    S6:E20

    The spectre of disloyalty among the crew hangs over Tony as Phil Leotardo decides how to handle recent issues with the Soprano crime family. A hit gone wrong comes at a huge cost. A.J.'s conquering of his depression is challenged.

    Director:N/A
    Writer:David Chase

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  2. undefined Season 4 Episode 17 - Dwarf in a Helium Hat
    9.0/10(2 votes)

    #2 - Dwarf in a Helium Hat

    S4:E17

    A threat to the wrong phone number has Jim scrambling to find out who it was meant for.

    Director:N/A
    Writer:David Chase

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  3. undefined Season 4 Episode 20 - The Prisoner of Rosemont Hall
    9.0/10(2 votes)

    #3 - The Prisoner of Rosemont Hall

    S4:E20

    When the son of an old friend goes missing, Jim goes to the young man's college to try and find out what happened.

    Director:N/A
    Writer:David Chase

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  4. undefined Season 5 Episode 3 - The Jersey Bounce
    9.0/10(2 votes)

    #4 - The Jersey Bounce

    S5:E3

    Wrongly accused of beating a man to death, Jim discovers the best legal advice he can find is from disbarred lawyer John Cooper.

    Director:N/A
    Writer:David Chase

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  5. undefined Season 5 Episode 13 - All Due Respect
    8.9/10(33 votes)

    #5 - All Due Respect

    S5:E13

    In the Season Five finale, Tony's crew circles the wagons as Johnny Sack turns up the heat. Carmela counts her blessings. Christopher is freaked out by an unexpected visitor. Benny's connection to the plumber's union comes in handy. A.J. demonstrates his business acumen. Tony ponders whether to execute a 'sacrifice bunt.'

    Director:N/A
    Writer:David Chase

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  6. undefined Season 2 Episode 13 - Funhouse
    8.8/10(40 votes)

    #6 - Funhouse

    S2:E13

    In the Season Two finale, Tony has a series of 'fever dreams' that help to shed light on some of his problems--particularly his troubles over Big Pussy.

    Director:N/A
    Writer:David Chase

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  7. undefined Season 3 Episode 13 - Army of One
    8.6/10(32 votes)

    #7 - Army of One

    S3:E13

    Yet another academic misstep by A.J. forces his parents to contemplate military school. Tony orders Ralph to deal personally with the Jackie Jr. situation, and later seems to take Ralph's side in a money dispute with Paulie. Once again, the family gathers in Artie Bucco's restaurant, where Meadow reflects on being a Soprano.

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    Writer:David Chase

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  8. undefined Season 4 Episode 13 - Whitecaps
    8.6/10(35 votes)

    #8 - Whitecaps

    S4:E13

    In the Season Four finale, Tony and Carmela contemplate purchasing a shore house, but a voice from the past threatens the deal. While Uncle Junior breaks out the Hearty Burgundy, Little Paulie and Benny break in a new sound system on the Stugots. With Carmine apparently intent on putting the past behind him, Tony and Johnny Sack weigh their options, carefully.

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    Writer:David Chase

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  9. undefined Season 5 Episode 11 - The Test Dream
    8.6/10(32 votes)

    #9 - The Test Dream

    S5:E11

    Tony escapes to the Plaza Hotel for a night of rest and relaxation, but his dreams are haunted by past faces. Another casualty falls in the war between Johnny Sack and Little Carmine, and Tony B. heads to New York for revenge.

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    Writer:David Chase

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  10. undefined Season 6 Episode 21 - Made in America
    8.6/10(50 votes)

    #10 - Made in America

    S6:E21

    Tony seeks to find a peace with the Leotardo crew while dealing with rumors a member of his own crew may have flipped. A.J. makes a decision regarding his future and Junior's slide into dementia continues.

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    Writer:David Chase

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  11. undefined Season 6 Episode 13 - Soprano Home Movies
    8.5/10(39 votes)

    #11 - Soprano Home Movies

    S6:E13

    Bobby and Janice host a wild 47th birthday bash for Tony at their Adirondacks vacation home. Tony's actions following Johnny Sack's arrest come back to haunt him.

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    Writer:David Chase

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  12. undefined Season 6 Episode 18 - Kennedy and Heidi
    8.5/10(43 votes)

    #12 - Kennedy and Heidi

    S6:E18

    The Soprano and Lupertazzi crime families quarrel over asbestos removal. Tony deals with a problematic associate. Paulie suffers a devastating personal loss. A.J. questions his friendship with Jasons Parisi and Gervasi.

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    Writer:David Chase

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  13. undefined Season 4 Episode 10 - The Strong, Silent Type
    8.5/10(33 votes)

    #13 - The Strong, Silent Type

    S4:E10

    At therapy, Tony likens himself to the 'sad clown,' but Melfi doesn't buy into his melancholy portrait. Meanwhile, Carmela drags A.J. with her to Furio's house to offer decorating tips and companionship; Paulie puts the finishing touches on some free artwork; and Christopher finds himself at a crossroads.

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    Writer:David Chase

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  14. undefined Season 3 Episode 12 - Amour Fou
    8.4/10(37 votes)

    #14 - Amour Fou

    S3:E12

    Inspired by a tale from Ralph about how his father got 'made,' Jackie Jr. decides to 'make his move' in organized crime by instigating a robbery caper at a local card game. Reminded by Melfi of the psychological parallels between his relationships with Gloria and with his mother, Tony finds it harder and harder to spend time with his 'crazy love.'

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    Writer:David Chase

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  15. undefined Season 1 Episode 13 - I Dream of Jeannie Cusamano
    8.3/10(63 votes)

    #15 - I Dream of Jeannie Cusamano

    S1:E13

    In the Season One finale, Tony is stunned to discover that the attempt on his life may have been ordered by someone very close to him. Later, he must deal with the fact that everyone knows he is seeing a shrink. Christopher is sent to take care of Jimmy Altieri.

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    Writer:David Chase

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  16. undefined Season 6 Episode 2 - Join the Club
    8.3/10(39 votes)

    #16 - Join the Club

    S6:E2

    The family tries to cope with Tony's hospitalization and possibly impending death, while Tony begins to hallucinate a new life parallel to his own.

    Director:N/A
    Writer:David Chase

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  17. undefined Season 6 Episode 11 - Cold Stones
    8.3/10(35 votes)

    #17 - Cold Stones

    S6:E11

    Phil takes out his revenge on Vito, while Tony grows frustrated with Anthony's lack of ambition or work ethic.

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    Writer:David Chase

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  18. undefined Season 3 Episode 6 - University
    8.3/10(38 votes)

    #18 - University

    S3:E6

    Ralph's volatile relationship with a Bada Bing stripper and his obsession with the movie 'Gladiator' combine to put a damper on several boys'-nights-out sessions at the club. Meanwhile, at Columbia, Meadow's relationship with Noah is put to the test by her needy roommate Caitlin.

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    Writer:David Chase

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  19. undefined Season 1 Episode 8 - The Legend of Tennessee Moltisanti
    8.0/10(59 votes)

    #19 - The Legend of Tennessee Moltisanti

    S1:E8

    At the wedding of Larry Boy's daughter, the 'boys' find out they're going to be indicted, and make a premature exit to get rid of incriminating evidence at home. Upset that he isn't getting the notoriety of other family members, an agitated Christopher has an ugly encounter with a bakery clerk.

    Director:N/A
    Writer:David Chase

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  20. undefined Season 1 Episode 5 - College
    8.0/10(69 votes)

    #20 - College

    S1:E5

    During a trip to Maine for Meadow's college interviews, Tony sees a man he believes is a relocated mob snitch. Back at home, Carmela receives comfort from Father Phil.

    Director:N/A
    Writer:David Chase

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  21. undefined Season 3 Episode 1 - Mr. Ruggerio's Neighborhood
    8.0/10(36 votes)

    #21 - Mr. Ruggerio's Neighborhood

    S3:E1

    While the Soprano family goes about their day-to-day activities, the FBI begins an elaborate operation to bug their home. Tony ponders his options when Patsy starts asking too many questions about his brother's death.

    Director:N/A
    Writer:David Chase

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  22. undefined Season 4 Episode 2 - No-Show
    8.0/10(33 votes)

    #22 - No-Show

    S4:E2

    With Paulie in jail, Christopher becomes acting capo, but he gets off to a bad start with Patsy. Still troubled by Jackie Jr.'s death, Meadow contemplates taking a year off from college to travel. Meanwhile, Adriana is in a bind after ending her friendship with Daniele, and Silvio discusses a misunderstanding at a Newark riverfront construction site.

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    Writer:David Chase

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  23. undefined Season 6 Episode 6 - Live Free or Die
    8.0/10(38 votes)

    #23 - Live Free or Die

    S6:E6

    Tony seeks guidance from overseas to solve a local problem; and decides whether a top earner deserves another chance.

    Director:N/A
    Writer:David Chase

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  24. undefined Season 3 Episode 8 - Rattlers' Class of '63
    8.0/10(1 votes)

    #24 - Rattlers' Class of '63

    S3:E8

    Angel is working a con involving the sale of a landfill, and unknown to him or Jim, it happens to be the location of a dead body from an unsolved case from twelve years before. The people who put it there don't want it found.

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    Writer:David Chase

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  25. undefined Season 3 Episode 19 - To Protect and Serve: Part 1
    8.0/10(1 votes)

    #25 - To Protect and Serve: Part 1

    S3:E19

    Rockford is hired to find a missing woman, only to discover that she is also being sought by a New York crime family.

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    Writer:David Chase

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David Chase Ratings Summary

"The Blue Comet" is the best rated episode written by David Chase. It scored 9/10 based on 43 votes. It was directed by N/A. It aired on 6/3/2007 and is rated 0.0 points higher than their second-best episode, "Dwarf in a Helium Hat".